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western hemlock
Tsuga heterophylla
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About
Tsuga heterophylla, the western hemlock or western hemlock-spruce, is a species of hemlock native to the west coast of North America, with its northwestern limit on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, and its southeastern limit in northern Sonoma County, California.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 31, 2026Belcarra, BC, CanadaObserver: Steve AnsellView observation from Oct 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 29, 2026Greater Vancouver, CA-BC, CAObserver: SGS Outdoor EducationView observation from Oct 29, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 26, 2026Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, CAObserver: dahliapuaaView observation from Oct 26, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 21, 2026West Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Lee KnowlesView observation from Oct 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 19, 2026Anmore, BC, CanadaObserver: Guerric HachéView observation from Oct 19, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 18, 2026VancouverObserver: xarzzzView observation from Oct 18, 2026 on iNaturalist